youtube-transcript

Fetch timestamped transcripts from YouTube videos using the youtube-transcript-plus library.

Updated Mar 14, 2026

Search Tags:#transcript #summarization #analysis #video #captions #youtube

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/pramudityad/pi-config --skill youtube-transcript-pramudityad

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: youtube-transcript
Source: https://github.com/pramudityad/pi-config/tree/main/skills/pi-skills/youtube-transcript
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/pramudityad/pi-config --skill youtube-transcript-pramudityad

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires youtube-transcript-plus, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill retrieves transcripts from YouTube videos, making their content accessible for summarization, analysis, or repurposing.

Core Features & Use Cases

Transcript Retrieval: Fetches timestamped transcripts for any YouTube video.
Content Analysis: Enables easy processing of spoken content for insights.
Use Case: You need to summarize a long YouTube tutorial. Use this Skill to get the full transcript and then feed it into a summarization tool.

Quick Start

Use the youtube-transcript skill to fetch the transcript for the video with ID EBw7gsDPAYQ.

Frequently Asked Questions about youtube-transcript

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I get the transcript of a YouTube video for content analysis?▼

To get a YouTube video transcript, you provide the video ID to fetch timestamped captions. This retrieves the spoken content, making it accessible for analysis, summarization, or archiving workflows.

Can I extract captions from YouTube videos to summarize long tutorials?▼

Yes, you can extract captions from YouTube videos to summarize long tutorials. Fetching the full timestamped transcript allows you to feed the text into a summarization tool for easy processing of spoken content.

Do I need the youtube-transcript-plus library to fetch video captions?▼

Yes, you need the youtube-transcript-plus library to fetch video captions. This dependency is required to interact with YouTube's captioning system and retrieve the timestamped transcript data.

How do I retrieve timestamped transcripts from educational YouTube videos?▼

You retrieve timestamped transcripts from educational YouTube videos by passing the video ID to the transcript fetcher. This applies to educational content and video archiving by returning precise caption data.

Are YouTube video transcripts suitable for accessibility workflows?▼

Yes, YouTube video transcripts are suitable for accessibility workflows. Retrieving timestamped captions makes spoken video content accessible for users who need text-based formats for analysis or reading.

What is the best way to archive spoken content from a YouTube video?▼

The best way to archive spoken content from a YouTube video is to fetch its timestamped transcript. This captures the full audio content as text, which can then be stored, analyzed, or repurposed.